#street-art

#street-art

"It's been brilliant to see so many people stop, stare, and realise they're literally standing on history. The water gate has always been there, just beneath people's feet, so creating a piece of art that opens up the ground felt like the perfect way to reveal something that was hidden in plain sight all along."

In this painting, I strive to capture the indomitable spirit of the Brooklyn dockworkers at Red Hook Terminal. Their silhouettes stand resolute against the backdrop of towering cranes and vast cargo ships, symbolizing their unwavering strength and unity.

Kuala Lumpur is a metropolis in constant transformation, with new shops, cafes, and restaurants emerging weekly, making it a vibrant hub for exploration.

The illusion takes the form of a snake on a wall, cleverly using the angles of the corridor's corners to make the snake appear suspended in real life.

"Chewing gum is perhaps the weirdest product on earth. It's pointless, and maybe that's the point. In its uselessness lies something real: wonder, play, fun."

Street art, like other forms of art, seeks to express creativity and culture, whereas tags often feel like mindless scrawls that detract from the beauty of the city.

Our guide emphasized the significance of street art in Bogotá, framing it as an evolving narrative that reflects the city’s culture, politics, and community spirit.

"They're really silly and punny. I didn't really think much of it," she said.

Gjovalin Dushaj, the artist behind a new beachside mural on a bin in Edmonton, created this vibrant scene as a gift to the local cafe owner.

Street art in Warsaw transforms the city into a vibrant open-air museum, reflecting its cultural richness through murals created by both amateur and renowned artists.

"The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, whose origins lie in France, served as our central inspiration. We reinterpreted the ornamental framework of the original engraving: angels, arches, and colonnades symbolize the moral pillars essential for stability in a constantly changing world."

When we started trying to make our way in the art world, we felt like it was a level playing field. Those of us who went to art school really felt we had the same opportunities as our fellow students. However, as we moved on into our careers, we quickly discovered that the art world was far more biased than we had anticipated.

This new street art installation features a colony of 1.6m tall penguin sculptures in London, combining art with education during the festive season.

Brian Donnelly, known as KAWS, reflects on his early influences like Martin Wong, highlighting the gritty beauty of abandoned neighborhoods that shaped his art.

"I had to ride the subways often and would do a drawing while waiting for a train." This quote illustrates Haring's organic and spontaneous connection to New York's subway system, enabling his art to reach everyday people.

Jason Woodside's vibrant, technicolor murals capture the pulse of urban life with geometric patterns that invite viewers to find joy in the city’s hustle.